Kritika Srinivasan is a music enthusiast and a contributing writer at Riyaz
“It was a grey chilly morning on December 7th, 1984. Jon Higgins rushed to my house carrying his cassette recorder and folders containing sheets of swara-notated music and his electronic shruti box. We sat together cross-legged on the rug preparing to begin our music lesson, but first turned to a discussion of our forthcoming trip… More Music beyond boundaries: The story of Jon B. Higgins
This article introduces you to the fundamentals of Carnatic music. If you are a beginner and want to know how to sing in the carnatic tradition, these tips will definitely help you. It also tells you the relevance and importance of practising the beginner singing lessons such as sarali varase/varisai as part of your everyday… More Importance of practising basic lessons in Carnatic music
Purandara Dasa, also known as the Father of Carnatic Music, was a legendary composer, poet, and social reformer who left an indelible mark on the musical landscape of South India. Born as Srinivasa Naayaka, he underwent a transformative journey, renouncing his past to dedicate his life to the service of God. His immense contributions to… More Purandara Dasa: The Father of Carnatic Music and Social Reformer
